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David M. Walker: Seventh Comptroller General of the United States: The conclusion to a three-part series

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David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States, and chief of the Government Accountability Office (GAO,) discusses his term as comptroller general from 1998 and still continuing in 2006. Walker has continued to transform the GAO through comprehensive strategic planning to address issues important to government and America in the 21st century, thereby focusing on both the current and long-range needs of Congress.

Controllers (Persons), Controllers (Accounting), Walker, David M.

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Charles A. Bowsher (1981-1996)

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Charles A Bowsher, the sixth Comptroller General of the United States, who headed the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 1981 to 1996 continued to expand the breadth of GAO services, while focusing on improving the financial management and accountability of the federal government. His 15-year term as comptroller general is discussed.

Management dynamics, Financial Systems & Controls, Financial Management, Management, Evaluation, Public finance, Company business management, Government accounting, United States. Government Accountability Office, Bowsher, Charles A.

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An interview with Elmer Staats

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Elmer Staats, a former Comptroller General of the US speaks about the surrounding circumstances that contributed to his selection and success. Staats believes that as he was the deputy budget director under President Johnson that gave him visibility within the federal government.

Legislative Bodies, Comptroller General, Staats, Elmer B., United States. Comptroller General

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